It is a sad time for fans, lovers, friends and family of legendary singer, songwriter, actress and human rights activist Onyeka Onwenu as she dies at 72.
According to reports, the icon collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie in Lagos. She was rushed to Reddington Hospital in Lagos, where she reportedly passed away.
According to sources close to the family who spoke to media outlets, she attended a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage to perform. Immediately after her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly slumped. The source, who spoke under anonymity, said emergency services were quickly called, and she was rushed to the hospital on Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead.
“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu had just performed at the birthday of Mrs Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals this night, and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it”.
Onyeka Onwenu will add to the list of celebrities who have died this year.
Last week, prominent television presenter, actress, fashion designer and singer Lara Odubo died on Saturday, July 28th, 2024. The sad news was made known by blogger Temilola Sobola. Though the cause of her death was unknown, reports claimed that the entertainer had been ill for some days before her passing.
Actress Mercy Aigbe, who seemed to have been close to her, had expressed sadness over her death as she stated that she was still in denial over the news.
Last month, veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu was announced dead. The sad news was made known by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, otherwise known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram page. He revealed that the actress left the world on Sunday, June 16th, after battling with leg cancer.
